The Hyderabad State (Deccan) was one of the largest princely states during British India. Although it was governed by the Nizam, who was a Muslim ruler, the majority of the population was Hindu (about 85–90%), with Muslims forming a minority. After the partition of British India in 1947, Hyderabad initially remained independent. In 1948, it was integrated into India through Operation Polo.
Which community was in the majority in the princely state of Hyderabad (Deccan) before 1948?
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